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EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- Indie grooming brand Scotch Porter is getting into the skin care business with the launch of two new products that complement the company's existing premium, yet affordable grooming line.

Charcoal & Licorice Restoring Face Wash and Charcoal & Licorice Moisture Defend Face Lotion are the latest additions to the Scotch Porter portfolio. Fueled by the demand of a loyal consumer base, the company says these first items focus on establishing a skin care regimen for the man who likes to look his best at all times.

A lot of brands, both indie and mainstream, are rethinking their strategies when it comes to beauty products aimed at multicultural consumers.

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The drug channel has seen the all-natural and organic beauty categories grow aggressively in recent years. The roster of brands offering natural and organic skin and hair care products has expanded, and consumers have more knowledge and choices when it comes to natural beauty than ever before.

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Anyone without a clear vision of the link between wellness and beauty hasn’t heard CVS Health’s VP/merchandise manager for beauty and personal care Alex Perez-Tenessa describe the synergy.

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The health-beauty connection is a driving force for the company as it continues rolling out its new “Elevate Beauty” concept, which is now in about 2,000 of its stores.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. -- Red-hot retailer Ulta Beauty raised its guidance Thursday ahead of planned remarks at an investor conference in Chicago, where the company also discussed plans to accelerate store expansion.

NEW YORK -- Popular hair care brand Biolage has expanded into the natural beauty category by introducing new products that contain farm-to-table ingredients. 

According to Biolage, its new R.A.W. Collection contains curated, "Natural Origin" ingredients that provide a healthy regimen for every hair type and scenario.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- The Vaseline Healing Project is working to close the skin health treatment gap for Americans by providing dermatological care and training to those with limited access to quality care.

To further the Vaseline brand's commitment to making skin health treatment more accessible in the U.S., The Vaseline Healing Project traveled with award-winning actress and project advocate, Viola Davis, to her hometown of Central Falls, Rhode Island to host a one-day community health fair on Oct. 8. 

NEW YORK -- A majority of women say they get a boost of self-esteem from using beauty products, and sales of these products are projected to grow 3% a year through 2020, new research from Mintel shows.